In the intense and exciting battle phase of Backpack Brawl, the battle process is automated, which means that once the battle begins, players cannot directly intervene in the course of the battle. This makes it essential for many new players to understand how to play Backpack Brawl, as their core strategic focus shifts to backpack management and build creation before the battle. After all, the situation during the battle largely depends on whether the pre-battle preparations are reasonable.
Currently, the game's mechanics and gameplay are relatively complex, with various rules, item synthesis methods, and class characteristics intertwining, making the threshold for players to master and get started with the game quite high. There are four main classes in the game, and players can freely choose according to their preferences and gaming strategies by clicking the class switch button. Let's start with the Ranger class, who excel at using bows for long-range attacks and have a unique connection with small animals, as if they could harness the power of these animals to enhance their combat abilities. Their core attribute is luck, which increases hit chance and critical strike probability.
The Reaper has its own unique fighting style, excelling in using poison and vampirism to deal with enemies. Its core attribute lies in stacking debuffs on the enemy, continuously weakening them through the accumulation of poison status without them noticing. As time passes, the poison spreads within the enemy, causing continuous damage, while the vampiric effect ensures the Reaper has some sustain in battle. The Berserker's characteristics are very distinct; they specialize in damage reduction and unleashing powerful combat strength through weapons. Their core skill, Berserker's Rage, is particularly impressive, providing a comprehensive boost when triggered, increasing both defense against fierce attacks and attack power multiple times over, for N seconds.
There's also the Fire Mage, who excels in accelerating attack speed and possesses the miraculous ability to resurrect. Their core attribute, fire, provides an Frenzy buff to teammates, boosting the entire team's attack speed. Furthermore, when a teammate unfortunately falls, their resurrection skill can bring the teammate back into the fight. In addition to class selection, before each battle, there will be a shop phase, a crucial moment for players to acquire resources and adjust equipment. Players can use gold to buy a variety of items from the shop and also sell items in their backpack to obtain gold, allowing for flexible resource allocation.
If the items currently displayed in the shop do not satisfy the player, don't worry; you can click the refresh button on the left side of the shop to refresh the stock. However, note that every 5 refreshes, the cost will increase. Sometimes, players may encounter items they want to keep but do not plan to buy or cannot afford yet. In such cases, you can click the hold button on the left side of the item to reserve it, waiting for a suitable opportunity or enough gold to purchase later, ensuring you won't miss out on desired items.
Moreover, there is an interest mechanism in the game, encouraging players to spend as much money as possible each round to gain more returns. Regarding the selling price of items, there is a certain rule: generally, it's half the original price. For example, if you purchased a Magic Potion Belt for 5 gold, then when selling it, the price would be 3 gold. However, discounted items can be sold at their original price, offering a small benefit that allows players to buy discounted items without too much concern about losing money.
In the game, there are mainly three ways to earn gold. First, upon entering the shop each round, players automatically receive a fixed amount of gold, serving as a stable income source. Secondly, selling unneeded items is the most common way to obtain gold. Players can reasonably sell excess or unsuitable items based on their current equipment needs and battle strategy to exchange for gold. Lastly, there are financial props in the game that help players earn extra gold.
For example, the Piggy Bank and Four-Leaf Clover Piggy Bank, these two props can automatically earn 1 gold per round. It's recommended for players to have at least one Piggy Bank early on, stabilizing their gold income. Other props like the Gem Box and Shovel can produce sellable items each round, which can either be used to synthesize higher-level equipment or directly sold for gold, making them good financial choices. The Hammer is a special prop that can smash the Piggy Bank, providing a large amount of gold at once.
Note that purchased items need to be placed in the backpack inventory area to take effect. These items are divided into two major categories: backpacks and props. Players need to first place the backpack, then put the props on the backpack, so that the props can function properly. When placing items, there's a little trick: by right-clicking while dragging an item, you can rotate the backpack or the item, maximizing the bonus effect and efficiently utilizing the placement space.
All props must be placed inside the backpack to take effect, so players need to balance the proportion between backpacks and props when purchasing, ensuring as many props as possible can be effective. Avoid the awkward situation where you buy a prop but cannot use it due to lack of a suitable place to put it. Backpacks are further divided into general and exclusive types. General backpacks appear in all class shops, and players can decide whether to buy or sell them based on their actual needs, with greater flexibility.
Exclusive backpacks, on the other hand, are initial backpacks that only specific classes can possess, with one per class. Their effects are usually closely tied to the limited class, providing unique attribute bonuses or special abilities. Therefore, always remember never to sell your exclusive backpack. Besides the exclusive backpack, each class also has its own exclusive props. These props only have a chance to appear in the shop after the player selects the corresponding class. After choosing a subclass, subclass-specific exclusive props will also be unlocked.
Synthesis and enhancement are also very important gameplay elements. Through synthesis and enhancement, the power of props can be improved. Props with bonds can be synthesized by placing them together, and after a round of battle, they will automatically combine into a new prop, with the original props disappearing. When you select a certain prop, if a blue effect line appears, it means that there are props in the backpack inventory, storage box, or shop that can be synthesized with it or provide enhancements. The end of the blue effect line points precisely to the relevant props, providing players with a hint and direction for synthesis.
Now, everyone knows how to play Backpack Brawl as a beginner. When synthesizing props, it's important to note that in most cases, it follows the 1+1=new prop model. However, some props are special and use a 1+2=new prop synthesis method, requiring players to carefully match and find the right props for synthesis.
